Denny Reed is an artist who lives her creativity. As she moves in a new direction of artistry, she has a studio filled with art pieces she is happy to donate to non-profit organizations. Read this fascinating interview, as The Rickie Report explores the art world with Denny Reed.

DENNY REED

International Artist

“Heat” by Denny Reed

TRR: You’ve recently decided to donate a large body of your artwork. What has initiated this action?

DR:

“Since returning from painting in the mountains of South America this past October, it has become clear to me that it is time to release my art work from the last few years. When a new creative surge comes through me I have to make room for it energetically. This is the power of manifestation I learned years ago when I had an international business which taught self development and emotional intelligence seminars.I have been involved with the internal and external explorations of self development all of my adult life instigated by unusual experiences I had as a child with mystics. My art comes from the invisible depths of those experiences and I am continue to be greatly influenced by them. This year I am embarking on creating 3D mixed media installations for possible museum installations. I say possible because not all has been revealed to me yet so I cannot give a detail description of what I will be doing. I know I just need to make room for it to manifest.”

“Searching For Heaven” by Denny Reed

TRR: Why donate, why not just sell your work?

DR:

“I feel complete with those pieces. I do not want to spend anymore time with them. I have sold all that I needed to of that series from that era of my life. My initial feeling was to just destroy what was left. I finally understood why many artists do destroy their work. They are done with that level of consciousness that was expressed through the creative spirit to them. They want to move on to the next level. Create a clean slate.

With deeper reflection I did not think it was ethical to destroy my work as too many people enjoy it so I decided to make sure people could still enjoy it. I picked non-profits to donate to because I have sat on non-profit boards almost all of my adult life and I know about fundraising challenges to help their incredible missions of service. Non profits have always inspired me because of their dedication to give selflessly.

“Heaven is in the Sky” by Denny Reed

TRR: So would you say your personal philosophy has driven you to these conclusions?

DR:

“On a personal note I do feel uncomfortable with the art business at large. Too many games and egos seem to interfere or take advantage of many artists. Money has really become a driving force in art and unfortunately the greed factor has pushed too many good artists to the side unrecognized because they do not play that game. I think the creative spirit is a pure energy that is in everyone. It is a connector for our human race as it is exciting to share with others and provide inspiration and dialogue. Of course an artist has to make money to live and to do so they have to step through a mine field of complexities and at the same time deal with their own personal ethics which all takes away time from creating art!”

“The Witness” by Denny Reed

TRR: How can a non profit proceed if they are interested in being part of your donation?

DR:

“Email me info@dennyreed.com to start. If they are located in South Florida, I can meet them privately at my gallery. If they are out of town I can share jpgs with them and arrange shipping. All art donations are available between now and Dec 31st.”

“Celebrating the Light” by Denny Reed

TRR: As of press time, where has your artwork been donated?

DR:

-Press Club of PA-endowment builders for Penn State, Delaware County Community College and Temple University-Connecting Generations- Delaware’s resource for mentoring and other intergenerational programs-Animal Rescue South Florida-Greater Boynton Sister Cities

The Rickie Report is taking you “behind the scenes” with FUSiON Fashion & Art, Inc.™ COO, Lilyana Eisele. January 22nd, 24th and 25th Fusion Fashion & Art, Inc. will be producing a series of 3 exhibits and shows for the satellite exhibits for ArtPalmBeach 2014 known as Art Synergy. The excitement begins on January 22nd, so read the details in this article

Wednesday January 22, 2014

CONTINUUM

Black Tie & Sneaker Charity Event ►●◄

“Anthony Building” at 312 Clematis St, WPB

6-11 pm

Starting Wednesday the 22nd at 6pm Fusion Fashion & Art is producing an exhibit fashion and trunk show at the Black Tie & Sneaker VIP night at The Continuum Art District at the 312 Clematis Art Space of downtown West Palm Beach with art curators Craig McInnis & A.T.B Fine Artists & Designers LLC for the charity Faith’s Place Center for Education, Inc.

Friday, January 24, 2014

ARTal’FRESCO 2014

BOYNTON BEACH, FL

7:00 pm – 1:00 am

Friday the 24th starting at 6pm Fusion Fashion & Art is joining ARTal’FRESCO at the Boynton Beach Art District on West Industrial Aveune. ARTal’FRESCO is the kick off satellite exhibit for ArtPalmBeach 2014 and is headed up by artist and curator Rolando Chang Barrero. Along with a final open model and fashion designer casting call Fusion Fashion & Art is featuring 3 live Extreme Fashion Art exhibits by Dialtone Photography and Fashion Artist Aidana Baldassarre of Trash-Fashions.

Saturday, January 25, 2014

ArtX

Northwood Art District of West Palm Beach

5 – 11 pm

Saturday the 25th starting at 8pm Fusion Fashion & Art is producing 3 fashion art shows at the second satellite exhibit for ArtPalmBeach 2014 at the Northwood Art District in West Palm Beach. Show location is the area of renowned chef owned Table 427 by Roberto Villegas with wine and food tastings. Roberto has been featured in glowing reviews by several local publications like the Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach Sun, and Urbanspoon .

Show times are on the fashionable hour starting at 8pm until 10pm with 3 runway shows total. Several Northwood ArtX art walks will be available featuring the local art galleries between and after show times with limousine transportation available from Mega Z Limos.

The Northwood show is featuring celebrity couture designer Rosaura Sias-Pipenburg. She is unveiling her newest creations some of which were previewed at “The Fast and The Fashionable” fashion show produced by Fusion Fashion & Art at SuperCar Week this past Sunday on the waterfront of West Palm Beach. Formerly a tailor for Carolina Herera, La Perla, Cache, Harmond and Blaine, and BCBG, Rosaura’s label, “RSP – Rosaura Sias Pipenburg” is known for contemporary elegance and sexy yet sophisticated design. Also, in the Historic tradition of Northwood a vintage fashion show will include apparel from local vintage clothing stores Diane’s Unique Boutique and Lola’s Magic Closet.

Appearing on the runway for first time is Northwood’s very own fashion designer Buera Parnell. Her brand “Eminent by Buera” will be showcased on the spacious 50 foot runway. With progressive lines Buera creates one of a kind style focused on each woman’s uniqueness. Also a vintage fashion show by Lola’s Magic Closet and D’s Unique boutique will be showcased including art from the local galleries.

Hailed as the most famous hair dresser you have never heard of Art Director David Kiningson with his crew from The David K Space located in Northwood will be the featured hairstylist and salon. His clients have included Cindy Crawford, Michael Douglas, Brooke Shields, DNKY and Tiffany & Co. His work has been seen in and featured on the covers of GQ, Vanity Fair, Glamour and Vogue. Lead Makeup Artist Dominique Midneck and her crew of makeup artist will be in full action providing makeup artistry for all 3 fashion art shows.

General admission is free with paid Art Palm Beach ticket. General admission and VIP reserved seating tickets are available online at www.FusionFashionAndArt.com and clicking “Tickets”. RSVP general admission or VIP ticket is highly recommended. For more information about Art Synergy please visit www.artsynergypbc.com

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The inauguration of Art Synergy, the first countywide gallery walk weekend taking place in 6 art districts and coinciding with Art Palm Beach. Supported by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, Mayor’s Offices, DDA and Community Redevelopment Agencies, Art Synergywill include gallery receptions, open artist studios, performances, museum openings, lectures, cutting edge fashion shows and special architectural tours. The Rickie Report is pleased to be an underwriter of Art Synergy and hopes you’ll attend these exciting events! More details are in this article.

Preview:

January 23rd First View 6:00-7:30pm (Invitation only)

Collectors’ Invitational 7:30-10:00pm (Admission with purchase of a multi-day ticket)

ART SYNERGY

The inauguration of “Art Synergy”,the first countywide gallery walk weekend taking place in 6 art districts and coinciding with Art Palm Beach. Supported by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, Mayor’s Offices, DDA and Community Redevelopment Agencies, Art Synergy will include gallery receptions, open artist studios, performances, museum openings, lectures and special architectural tours. These events are focused on promoting contemporary galleries and emerging artists as well as established museums, not for profit art centers, university galleries and a growing number of international artists now drawn to these historic art community districts.

WELCOME TO THE 6 ART SYNERGY “LOOPS”

Art Synergy includes the following Palm Beach County Art Districts:

Continuum West Palm Beach

312 Clematis Street, Downtown West Palm Beach, FL

Clematis Street is the historical heart of Downtown West Palm Beach. The Clematis flower ironically is known as the “traveler’s joy”. The vision for the Continuum location 312 Clematis is just that, the traveler’s joy in experiencing art in the Art & Entertainment location of central West Palm Beach.

Eight minutes away from the Palm Beach County Convention, Continuum is the quintessential core of where art and culture is flourishing in the Downtown District. In partnership with the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, Continuum will have a diverse representation of artists of different disciplines partnered with music to keep the momentum of the DDA’s vision of being the arts & entertainment hub of Downtown WPB.

Full Schedule of Events for Continuum:

VIP Night: Black Tie & SneakersWednesday, January 22, 2014 6pm-11pm
Sneakers from the public to donate to Divinity Dance’s the Souled Out Project shoe for charity

Antique Row West Palm Beach

The special art walk, South Dixie Antique Row Art Walk will take place on Sunday the 26th from 4-6 pm.

‘Art Synergy is a wonderful county wide celebration of art in Palm Beach County, our little niche on Antique Row between Belvedere and Southern Blvd is full of variety, powerful artwork and elegant settings, all with in walking distance of each other’ -Jamnea Finlayson

Boynton Beach Art District

404-422 West Industrial Ave., Boynton Beach, Florida 33426

6 p.m. to 1 a.m.

ARTal’FRESCO 2014, is a one night fashion, art, and culture exhibition in Boynton Beach which will feature a unique art experiences at BBAD, recently recognized as the “Best Art Walk 2013.” Special presentations include: live painting in artists studio settings, plein air painting, contemporary sculpture installation, a glass blowing demonstration, painting and photography exhibitions, video projection and interactive BBAD studio visits. Entertainment is provided by the South Florida Symphony Brass Ensemble, illuminated performance by Philosiphiers, photo ops with Fusion: Fashion and Art’s living sculptures staged in front of the districts “ActivistArtistA Bay Gates” mural project wearing couture art inspired fashions. Graffiti artists who painted the doors and walls will be adding finishing touches to their murals to add to the many art experiences.

Art Palm Beach ticket holders will enjoy access a VIP catered area, sponsored by The Little House, where a meet and greet with some of the Art Palm Beach’s main speakers and presenters, as well as, a visit to the ActivistArtistA Gallery’s Exhibition “Sensibilities” featuring the work of Ali Miranda and Cheryl Maeder, Curator: Rolando Chang Barrero. DJ music provided by Audio Playground Entertainment will keep the action going into the late hours of the night.

A FREE luxury bus tour sponsored by The City of Boynton Beach will offer Art Palm Beach attendees an informative and entertaining tour to Boynton Beach. The four hour tour pick up time is 6:15pm at the Convention Center. The tour will travel to the Boynton Beach Art in Public Places, Avenue of the Arts out door exhibition of twelve sculptures set in an urban environment. At 7:40pm the bus will arrive at the BBAD, Boynton Beach Arts District for the ARTal’FRESCO exhibitions. The luxury busses will be boarded at 10:00 pm to travel back to the Convention Center. To register please visit this website or call Lori J. Durante, ARTalFRESCO Tour.

January 25, 2014 6 – 11 pm

Historic Northwood Village, West Palm Beach, FL

Guided Art Walk of Galleries 6pm-9pm Artist demonstrations, lectures, and art exhibitions See below for participating galleries in the Historic Northwood Village art district. Grand Finale: Fashion Show by Fusion Fashion & Art 9pm Emerging from the galleries, models will appear on the catwalk for a marvelous fashion and art show. Over 50 artists will be presenting all new works of fashion and art on the runway.

January 26, 2014

LULA Lake Worth Arts District: Featuring a colorful, artistic, and vibrant cultural landscape along the main streets located west of Dixie Highway, Lake and Lucerne, visitors can find the energetic Urban Arts Lofts of Lake Worth. The eclectic mix of galleries, music venues and unique specialty studios means there is never a shortage of things to do.

The Artists and the Lofts invite you to come and experience a day of Art Loft living. The walk will include live art demonstrations, assemblage of an air sculpture, musical and dance performances, ceramic creations, handmade drums and custom built furniture. Art Pop’s main event will be featuring 11 different galleries open to the public located at 1204 Lucerne also known as the Urban Arts Lofts (UAL).

The Urban Arts Lofts (UAL) consists of 12, brand new, two-story live/work lofts in the heart of the City. The three essential elements of this federally funded project included: style, sustainability and affordability. The Urban Arts Lofts provides workspace along with affordable housing for artists. These lots were once blighted and underutilized but the development of energy efficient/green units has helped market the City and given a real focus on setting the standard for arts and culture.

Exhibition of work will include fine art photography and feature “the digital transfer process”.

Live demonstrations how this exciting process is done.

Nardone
1202 Lucerne Avenue, Modern Building

Visual artists in Lake Worth focusing on journalistic, real-life film and photography as well as art installations

Downtown Lake Worth, long known for its charming eccentricities in art deco architecture, culture and people has opened its arms to a rebirth of some of the finest visual arts, experimental music forms, dance and theater groups. This is reflected in the many locally-owned boutiques, art galleries, vintage shops, and specialty and jewelry stores. Flamingo Clay Studio, Lake Worth Art League GalleryArt Link International, Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery, Bruce Webber Galleries, Maryanne Webber Galleries, Margot Stein Gallery, Artefact Pardo Gallery, McMow Art Glass, Art Gallery Designs, Shoe String Designs, Local Smoking Domain, and Artisans on the Ave. are just a few of the participating galleries.

Fusion Fashion & Art will be producing 3 days of fashion art events and shows in partnership with Art Synergy during Art Palm Beach Week in January. The Rickie Report is pleased to be a partner in Art Synergy/Art Palm Beach and this exciting concept of fusing art and fashion! Details about a model search, calls for clothing and jewelry designers and the fashion shows themselves are in this article.

Fusion Fashion & Art

3 Days of Live Fashion Art

January 23 – 26, 2014

Call for Models and Designers

Fusion Fashion & Art Week, September, 2013

Starting at the Millennium Arts District in the historic “Anthony Building” at 312 Clematis St. on the evening of Thursday the 23rdwhere Fusion Fashion & Art will be producing a fashion art showfeaturing painted art sneakers. Purchasers of the one-of-a-kind art sneakers will join models on the catwalk to help raise awareness and support of the charity to be chosen by partner company Divinity Dance director/founder Sonja Kelly and Trina Slade-Burks from the Continuum Arts District. Show time is 11 pm. Fusion Fashion & Art will also be presenting a sneak peek of select designers to be featured in the 2014 Fashion Week – Palm Beach.

Previously, over 100 models have competed at Fusion Fashion & Art open castings for a chance to strut down the catwalk. The casting will be for men 5 10′ or taller and woman 5’8 and up ages 13 and older. Applications for extreme fashion artists to be featured in these shows are still being accepted through the Fusion Fashion & Art website through the “Registration” tab.

Fusion Fashion & Art Week, December, 2013

Project ArtX under the direction of Nickie and Freddy Hennevvelt in the Northwood Arts District will host the grand finale Fusion Fashion & Art show for the Art Palm Beach week on Saturday the 25th.Festivities will begin at 6pm with the fashion art show starting at 9 pm. Over 50 artists will be presenting all new works of fashion and art on the runway. General admission is free with paid VIP options including valet, VIP tent, priority seating, private artist receptions and gallery tour, dinner, bottle service and after party with the Fusion Fashion & Art models and artists.

The excitement of the Premiere of Art Synergy/Art Palm Beach is building! The Rickie Report is coordinating volunteers – a few hours of your time and expertise. You will be able to attend the event at which you volunteer at no charge, mingle with the artists and art buyers and truly be among the greater community of Palm Beach County, making a statement, “Art lives here!” More details are in this article. Feel free to share and ask some friends to join you for this remarkable opportunity!

Art Synergy/Art Palm Beach Offers 7 Art Destinations

January 23-28, 2014

Be A Part of this Exciting Premier Event!

Volunteers Needed!

Organizer and Founder of Art Palm Beach, Lee Ann Lester, is collaborating with a group of Palm Beach County artists led by Rolando Chang Barrero, Craig McInnis, and Freddy Hennevelt. They have organized art community leaders throughout Palm Beach County under the banner of Art Synergy. This is a county-wide movement to unify and promote the diverse culture of our vibrant arts community.

Art Synergy, Art Palm Beach and the Palm Beach Cultural Council, will produce 6 inaugural satellite exhibitions throughout Palm Beach County in conjunction with the world-renown Art Palm Beach event at the Palm Beach Convention Center, January 23- 28, 2014. This coordinated five day event includes over 60 galleries, studios, non-profit art institutions and museums. Each art district will offer gallery walks, symposiums, open studio visits, special exhibitions, fashion shows, poetry readings, architectural tours, film previews and art performances. Maps and schedules of events will be available.

Volunteers are needed at most of the locations. We need the entire community to get involved in even the smallest of tasks. “It is a significant step in telling the world that “art lives here”. It is Palm Beach County’s milestone moment. Palm Beach County has a great legacy in supporting the arts and is home to many of Florida’s leading art and cultural institutions. Art Synergy will create a new bridge for winter residents, Art Palm Beach visitors to explore this cultural legacy and create an annual destination to enjoy Palm Beach County Art Week events.”, Lee Ann Lester states.

What happens when a grassroots movement brings artists from different associations, guilds, and galleries together? ART SYNERGY! The Rickie Report has written previously about the “Think Tank” meetings that began in May, 2013. With the visionary leadership of a few and the voices of many, we are excited to share ART SYNERGY, which will be part of Art Palm Beach in January, 2014! There are many opportunities for artists, galleries and groups to become involved. Read this article for more details!

ArtPalmBeach

Announces

Art Synergy

Jan. 23-28, 2014

Lee Ann Lester, Organizer of ArtPalmBeach Contemporary Art Fair, announced today the launch of the first “Art Synergy” Art Week during the upcoming ArtPalmBeach art fair. “ART SYNERGY is a countywide movement to unify and promote the diverse culture of our vibrant arts community”, explainedCraig McInnis, West Palm Beach Art District Coordinator. Initiated by Lee Ann Lester, Fair Organizer and local gallery owners Rolando Barrero, Craig McInnis, and Freddy Hennevelt; “Art Synergy” is a coordinated five day event with over 60 galleries, studios, non-profit art exhibition institutions and museums in six art districts throughout Palm Beach County during the five day fair, Jan. 23-28th.

Rolando Barrero, Director of ActivistArtistA Galleryand Developer of Boynton Beach Arts District; “Since opening my gallery, in a run-down industrial park in 2012, my dream was to develop the area into an art district and cultural center. It has taken only 2 years to do so. Now that it has been cleaned up, repainted, and nationally branded – it’s ready to be presented to the arts world. Lee Ann Lester is vital to this effort and it’s with much gratitude that I thank her for accepting our proposal to participate under Palm Beach’s flagship art exposition: ART PALM BEACH.”

Lee Ann Lester, Founder and Organizer of ArtPalmBeach, says,“Palm Beach County has a great legacy in supporting the arts and is home to many of Florida’s leading art and cultural institutions. Art Synergy will create a new bridge for winter residents and ArtPalmBeach visitors to explore this cultural legacy and create an annual destination to enjoy Palm Beach County Art Week events.”

The first evening of Art Synergy begins at ART al’ FRESCO at the Boynton Beach Art District, on January 24th 7pm – 1am.ART al’ FRESCO will feature “Sensabilities: CherylMaeder and Ali Miranda” at the ActivistArtistA Gallery, a walking tour of the Murals of the Bay Gates Projects, special performances and showcasing of work by local area artists.

Each art district will offer a weekend of scheduled gallery walks, symposiums, open studio visits, special exhibitions, poetry readings, architectural tours, film previews, and art performances.

The Participating Art Districts:

Historic Northwood Village, West Palm Beach

Clematis Street & West Palm Beach

S. Dixie Highway Arts District, West Palm Beach

Palm Beach Worth Avenue

Boynton Beach

Lake Worth

ArtPalmBeach is the most recognized international contemporary art fair held in the Palm Beach County Convention Center established by the IFAE LLC a Florida based art fair organizer. IFAE produces both ArtPalmBeach established in 1997 and The American International Fine Art Fair Palm Beach February 4-9, 2014 established in 1996.

IFAE is celebrating its 25th year as an international fair organizer founded by Lee Ann and David Lester. The company has organized over 100 international art fairs in Chicago, New York, Miami, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Dallas and Palm Beach. IFAE LLC is now based in Miami and Palm Beach. In addition to the two Palm Beach fairs the firm organizes Miami International Art Fair, Miami Art + Design Fair, Art Sarasota, Miami International Jewelry Fair and The Club at SeaFair events in conjunction with Show Management Yacht Shows in Ft. Lauderdale, Miami Beach and Palm Beach.

Everyone is invited to a three – day art, music, and dance party celebrating the best entertainment and art in Palm Beach County. Boynton Beach Arts District (BBAD), Boynton Beach’s largest outdoor venue turns 2 years old! BBAD still has spaces open for rent. Check it out and become part of this creative scene that is bringing Palm Beach County to the forefront of the arts community! The Rickie Report hopes you’ll come and celebrate with special performances and a live music marathon weekend! More details are in this article. Congratulations, Rolando!

The BIGGEST Party in Boynton Beach Returns…

GOLDEN FRIDAY

KICKOFF PARTY

and

VIP RECEPTION

FRI., OCT. 11, 2013 | 7PM-1 AM

422 West Industrial Avenue

Boynton Beach, Florida 33426

DJ’S + DANCE + ART + FOOD

VIP RECEPTION

and

EDM Party by AUDIOPLAYGROUND

ActivistArtistA Gallery

A 3 day art, music, and dance party celebrating the best entertainment and art in Palm Beach County! Boynton’s largest outdoor venue turns 2 years old with special performances and live music marathon weekend.

All of the artists in the Boynton Beach Arts District at 422 West Industrial Ave. Boynton Beach are joining together for the last Art Walk of 2012 on Thursday, December 27th. Maybe you’ll get a sneak peek at the newest installation “Black & White”. The Rickie Report is sure you will enjoy walking between the many studios and visiting the artists there, including Denny Reed, whose shaman art is taking the country and international markets by storm.

For more more information about Denny’s artwork, including commissions or the Art Walk on December 27th, please call her at: 561-702-1049 or go to:www.dennyreed.com

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